Celeron P4505 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Celeron P4505

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2010

Ryzen 5 3600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4505

2 / 2

918

0.0%

17,685

+1826.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron P4505 is positioned at rank #1059 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4505

#1046

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1047

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1048

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1049

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1050

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1052

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1053

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1054

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1055

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1058

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1060

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1061

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1062

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1063

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1064

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1065

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1066

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1067

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1069

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1072

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1073

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1410%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1332%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

967%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

291%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

231%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

202%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

116%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

114%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

103%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

99%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

98%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

97%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

95%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

93%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

92%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

91%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

91%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

88%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

85%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

85%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

85%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

83%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

83%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 3600 (2019) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron P4505	Ryzen 5 3600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron P4505 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron P4505	Ryzen 5 3600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1971%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($80)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron P4505 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4505 and Ryzen 5 3600

Celeron P4505

The Celeron P4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 918 points. Launch price was $69.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Celeron P4505 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Celeron P4505 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 193.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Celeron P4505 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4505 scores 918 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 180.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4505 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Celeron P4505	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	0.07 GHz	4.2 GHz+5900%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	3.6 GHz+94%
L3 Cache	2 MB	32 MB (total)+1500%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-78%
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	918	17,685+1826%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4505 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4505 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 3600 — the Celeron P4505 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron P4505) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4505) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).

Feature	Celeron P4505	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	BGA1288	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	1066+26550%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	8	128 GB+1677721500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Celeron P4505) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The Celeron P4505 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Celeron P4505 rivals Pentium P6000; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	Celeron P4505	Ryzen 5 3600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	Yes
Target Use	—	Gaming/Budget Workstation

💰

Value Analysis

The Celeron P4505 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($86 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4505 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 181.6% better value option.